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by Failbetter Games
LOSE YOUR MIND. EAT YOUR CREW. DIE. Take the helm of your steamship and set sail for the unknown! Sunless Sea is a game of discovery, loneliness and frequent death, set in the award-winning Victorian Gothic universe of Fallen London.
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$24.99Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition
Jan 31 · Failbetter Games
Both: Lovecraftian · Exploration · Survival
SAIL THE STARS. BETRAY YOUR QUEEN. MURDER A SUN. Sunless Skies is a Gothic Horror roleplay game with a focus on exploration and exquisite storytelling.
SteampunkLovecraftianExplorationRPGStory RichSingleplayerAtmosphericTop-DownIndieSurvival👍 2,662
-50%$19.99DREDGE
Mar 30 · Black Salt Games
Both: Exploration · Lovecraftian
DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
ExplorationFishingLovecraftianOpen WorldAdventureInventory ManagementMysteryAtmosphericPsychological HorrorSingleplayer👍 47,655
$6.99Feed the Deep
Aug 16 · Luke Muscat
Both: Lovecraftian · Roguelike · Exploration
A lovecraftian roguelike. Dive into procedurally generated undersea caves. Collect gold, upgrade your equipment, and Feed the Deep.
RogueliteLovecraftianIndieRoguelikeExplorationPhysicsDarkUnderwaterProcedural GenerationHorror👍 460
$19.99The Long Dark
Aug 1 · Hinterland Studio Inc.
Both: Survival · Exploration
THE LONG DARK is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.
SurvivalOpen World Survival CraftOpen WorldExplorationAtmosphericSingleplayerFirst-PersonAdventureCraftingSandbox👍 111,802
$19.99Darkwood
Aug 17 · Acid Wizard Studio
Both: Dark · Survival · Exploration
Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.
HorrorSurvival HorrorAdventurePsychological HorrorActionRPGDarkAtmosphericSurvivalExploration👍 22,253
$29.99Subnautica
Jan 23 · Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Both: Survival · Exploration
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Open World Survival CraftSurvivalHorrorUnderwaterOpen WorldExplorationCraftingSingleplayerBase BuildingAdventure👍 341,501
$19.99RailGods of Hysterra
May 7 · Troglobytes Games
Both: Survival · Lovecraftian · Exploration
Embark on a co-op survival journey for 1-5 players through a post-apocalyptic Lovecraftian world! Command and evolve a living, monstrous train, craft weapons, build a mobile base, gain powers, and face the Great Old Ones. Explore an ever-changing world, hold on to your sanity, and ascend to godhood!
Early AccessSurvivalBase BuildingLovecraftianCraftingMultiplayerExplorationOnline Co-OpPvEBuilding👍 290
$24.99Abandon Ship
Oct 22 · Fireblade Software
Both: Lovecraftian · Exploration
Take command of an 'Age of Sail' ship and her crew, exploring a vast, story-filled world that reacts to your decisions. Engage enemy vessels, fortifications and sea monsters in brutal tactical combat, all framed in an art style inspired by classic Naval Oil Paintings.
PiratesRogueliteNavalLovecraftianNaval CombatReal Time TacticsChoose Your Own AdventureStory RichExplorationDark Fantasy👍 1,151
$19.99The Solus Project
Jun 7 · Hourences, Grip Games
Both: Survival · Exploration
The Solus Project is a single player exploration adventure with survival elements. The adventure is set on a mysterious planet and is the spiritual successor to The Ball - 2010 PC Gamer Action/Adventure Game Of The Year...
SurvivalAdventureExplorationSci-fiVRSurvival HorrorSingleplayerFirst-PersonAtmosphericSpace👍 2,471
$24.99Bootstrap Island
Mar 12 · Maru VR
Both: Survival · Roguelike
A highly realistic VR survival roguelike adventure set on a ruthless 17th-century tropical island. Shipwrecked and alone, you must survive without guidance as you face wild beasts, nature’s fury, and a mysterious local tribe. Every decision is yours. Your survival is in your own hands!
SurvivalAdventureOpen WorldVRLife SimRoguelikeActionNatureAtmosphericSimulation👍 1,366
$16.99Menace from the Deep
Nov 11 · Flat Lab
Both: Lovecraftian · Roguelike · Dark
Menace from the Deep is an enthralling Roguelike Deckbuilding card game that unfolds in a dark world, drawing inspiration from Howard Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos.Set against the backdrop of 1920s USA, the narrative revolves around a clandestine occult society.
LovecraftianRoguelike DeckbuilderDeckbuildingRoguelikeCard BattlerDarkCard GameIndieRogueliteAdventure👍 2,467
$19.99Stranded Deep
Aug 10 · Beam Team Games
Both: Survival · Exploration
Take the role of a plane crash survivor stranded somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Come face to face with some of the most life threatening scenarios that will result in a different experience each time you play. Scavenge. Discover. Survive.
Open World Survival CraftSurvivalMultiplayerOpen WorldCraftingFirst-PersonAdventureExplorationRealisticBuilding👍 43,637
$9.99SKYHILL
Oct 6 · Mandragora
Both: Survival · Roguelike
World War III is over, the world's infested with mutants and your supplies are running out. Fight your way down this damned hotel, from your penthouse on top to the first floor. Craft weapons, search for food and reach the exit. Otherwise you'll be torn apart, starve to death or maybe both...
SurvivalAction RoguelikeAdventureIndiePost-apocalypticRoguelikeZombiesSimulationRPG2D👍 4,737
$39.99The Sinking City Remastered
Feb 26 · Frogwares
Both: Lovecraftian · Exploration
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.
LovecraftianThird-Person ShooterDetectiveStory RichHorrorExplorationRPGOpen WorldPsychological HorrorThird Person👍 5,370
$19.99Windbound
Aug 28 · 5 Lives Studios
Both: Survival · Exploration
The Forbidden Islands are Calling, Unlock their Secrets. Shipwrecked on an island, explore, adapt and navigate the land and perilous seas to stay alive.
AdventureRPGIndieSurvivalCraftingSingleplayerFemale ProtagonistSailingExplorationOpen World👍 1,026
$4.9920 Minutes Till Dawn
Jun 8 · flanne
Both: Survival · Lovecraftian
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Action RoguelikeBullet HellSurvivalRogueliteShoot 'Em UpHorrorTop-Down ShooterCombatPixel GraphicsLovecraftian👍 27,879
-75%$3.74Salt
Feb 6 · Lavaboots Studios
Both: Survival · Exploration
Salt is an open world exploration game where you sail from island to island looking for loot and new discoveries! Relax and explore at your own pace, picking a direction and setting sail across a vast ocean filled with quests, merchants, ruins, pirates, and other mysterious places.
Open World Survival CraftOpen WorldSurvivalAdventureCraftingExplorationPiratesMultiplayerSandboxFirst-Person👍 1,959
$11.99The Shore
Feb 19 · Ares Dragonis
Both: Lovecraftian · Exploration
THE SHORE is a first person story driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations, You will encounter mysterious creatures and unravel the secrets behind them. Strong elements of horror, struggle to survive an unknown world that will make you question your own sanity.
LovecraftianHorrorExplorationFPSFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorAction-AdventureFightingStory RichUnderwater👍 1,763
$5.99Sea Of Radiation 2
Nov 29 · NightWalker
Both: Lovecraftian · Roguelike · Survival
Welcome to the perilous nuclear-contaminated waters, where all creatures are mutating. Start as an ordinary small fish, struggling to survive in this toxic sea. Through continuous evolution and adaptation, you will grow into a powerful ocean monster and ultimately become the sole ruler of this ocean
ActionRogueliteLovecraftianCasualSatireRoguelikeThrillerSurvival2DCartoon
-50%$9.99Salt 2: Shores of Gold
Nov 12 · Lavaboots Studios
Both: Survival · Exploration
Salt 2 is a pirate-themed open world adventure focused on exploration, crafting, and survival. Play solo or with up to 5 friends, sailing the sea with your ship as a mobile base. Discover islands full of quests, towns, caves, and secrets. Level up, craft gear, hunt, fish, and customize your ship.
Open WorldSurvivalSailingPiratesCraftingExplorationSandboxPvEAction-AdventureNaval👍 2,182
Dread Hunger
Jan 26 · Dread Hunger Team
Both: Survival
A game of survival and betrayal. Eight Explorers path their ship through the unforgiving Arctic. Among the crew, two traitors call on dark powers to undermine them. Note: Official server support ends 2024-01-01
MultiplayerSurvivalSocial DeductionOnline Co-OpCo-opHorrorPsychologicalPvPGoreTeam-Based👍 42,086
-50%$3.49Scarlet Tower
Mar 25 · Pyxeralia LLC
Both: Roguelike · Survival
Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!
VampiresAction RoguelikePixel GraphicsDark FantasyBullet HeavenBullet HellRoguelikeSurvivalHand-drawnRPG👍 1,833
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$14.99Escape The Pacific
Feb 23 · Gamers4Gamers Team
Both: Survival · Exploration
Raw, real survival in the Pacific. Build a modular floating base. Master realistic sailing mechanics. Face challenging Pacific-like weather & seasons. Hunt, craft, build & navigate using Sun Dial, Sextant & Triangulation. Explore an endless island cluster-based world. Simulate real life scenarios!
Open World Survival CraftSurvivalOpen WorldCraftingFirst-PersonImmersive SimExplorationRealisticSingleplayerBuilding👍 719
$14.99Eldritch
Oct 21 · Minor Key Games
Both: Roguelike · Lovecraftian
Eldritch is the original imsim roguelike: a first-person action game inspired by roguelikes, immersive sims, and H. P. Lovecraft.
Action RoguelikeRoguelikeLovecraftianIndieFirst-PersonHorrorActionRogueliteAdventureSingleplayer👍 1,697
$9.99Darkwater
Mar 26 · Targon Studios
Both: Survival
Darkwater is a cooperative extraction horror game for 1-4 players. Command a submarine trapped under the ice of an alien planet. Battle enemy vessels and deep sea abominations as you hunt for resources. Do what it takes to survive.
Online Co-OpHorrorSurvivalSubmarineMultiplayerStrategyNavalUnderwaterCo-opPvE👍 989
$6.99Quantum Derelict
Jul 5 · Ravenwood Interactive
Both: Lovecraftian · Exploration · Roguelike
"Quantum Derelict" is a rogue-lite survival horror game set in a chilling Lovecraftian inspired narrative. In the uncharted vastness of space, outwit the sinister cult of VUGSHERYOG and the lurking horrors as you strive to retain your sanity, find rescue, and survive against all odds.
StrategyCasualStory RichLovecraftianExplorationRoguelitePvPRoguelike3DThird Person
$24.99Eastshade
Feb 13 · Eastshade Studios
Both: Exploration
You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!
AdventureFantasyOpen WorldExplorationRPGAtmosphericRelaxingFirst-PersonStory RichColorful👍 5,184
-50%$14.99Bleak Faith: Forsaken
Mar 10 · Archangel Studios
Both: Exploration · Survival
Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of natural life in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Find your purpose in the world.
ActionSouls-likeAdventureRPGAction RPGAction-AdventureExplorationOpen WorldSurvival HorrorSurvival👍 2,841
$19.99Breakwaters: Crystal Tides
Dec 9 · Soaring Pixels Games
Both: Survival · Exploration
Survive in a world ravaged by massive Titans and an ever changing ocean sim. Displace water to find resources for building and crafting unique items. Swim, sail, and fly to explore new islands and fight Titans.
SurvivalBuildingOpen WorldSandboxSimulationEarly AccessAction-AdventureExplorationReplay ValueCrafting👍 866
$14.99SKALD: Against the Black Priory
May 30 · High North Studios AS
Both: Exploration
SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat
StrategySingleplayerAtmosphericMinimalistExplorationHorrorTurn-Based StrategyStory RichCharacter CustomizationChoices Matter👍 3,328
-90%$1.29Distrust: Polar Survival
Aug 23 · Cheerdealers
Both: Survival
DISTRUST is an isometric survival adventure with procedural generation on an Arctic research station lost in the endless dark of a polar night. A story-rich fiction with multiple endings that suits both singleplayer fans and co-op enthusiasts.
SurvivalIsometricAdventureProcedural GenerationHorrorPsychedelicSurvival HorrorSingleplayerTop-DownAtmospheric👍 1,764
$14.99Out of Reach
Jul 13 · Space Boat Studios
Both: Survival
You’re a castaway stranded in the middle of nowhere. Storm is gone, the worst certainly not. Look for food and resources, craft gear, make shelters. These are the basics, you need much more to stay alive on this cut-off-the-world, yet not desert island. Build & burn, sail & explore, be Out of Reach!
Open World Survival CraftSurvivalOpen WorldMultiplayerCraftingBuildingMassively MultiplayerAdventureSandboxAction👍 2,390
$6.99Sea of Survivors
Oct 18 · Nah Yeah Games
Both: Lovecraftian
In Sea of Survivors, you can sail your ship in any direction but you can never stop moving. Evade and destroy hordes of pirates and sea monsters to gain experience, level up and choose upgrades for your ship. Explore oceans filled with mysterious curses, unlock treasures and fight for survival.
Early AccessAction RoguelikeBullet HellAdventurePiratesOpen WorldSingleplayerRogueliteLovecraftianDark Fantasy👍 415
$19.99Void War
Jun 2 · Tundra
Both: Roguelike
Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.
SpaceRoguelitePerma DeathChoices MatterStrategyDifficultReplay ValueRoguelikeResource ManagementReal-Time with Pause👍 3,661
$7.99Fhtagn Simulator
Oct 21 · 锁眼工作室
Both: Lovecraftian · Roguelike
Fhtagn Simulator is a Cthulhu Roulette Deckbuilder. Set up card slots on roulette to maximize card's value. Collect evil creatures, spells, items and environment to build your deck. Your ultimate mission is to sacrifice spirit collected by cards to unseal the ancient gods that have come to earth!
DeckbuildingRoguelike DeckbuilderLovecraftianRogueliteAuto BattlerAutomationCard GameTurn-BasedVillain ProtagonistRoguelike👍 535
FreeSiren Head: Awakening
Oct 30 · Prisma Games L.L.C.
Both: Dark · Exploration · Survival
Siren Head: Awakening is a first-person horror game based on Trevor Henderson's artwork. You're stuck with your car in the middle of a dark forest with nothing but your flashlight. Seek escape by finding items necessary to survive while a terrifying monster lurks the shadows.
HorrorDarkExplorationAtmosphericSurvival HorrorThrillerSurvivalMysteryActionSurreal
-40%$4.79Diablo The Abyss
Aug 22 · Friday Night
Both: Roguelike · Exploration
Diablo The Abyss is a strategic RPG full of random and roguelike elements. Within this randomized world, you can freely make strageties at your own pace and conquer formidable challenges, while shaping your unique adventure journey.
RoguelikeAdventureStrategyStrategy RPGTime ManagementExplorationIndieTabletopRogueliteRPG👍 207
-30%$13.99Whispers of the Eyeless
Mar 17 · Venris, Evil Gingerbread Studio
Both: Roguelike · Lovecraftian
Become a cult leader and unleash divine power in this dark fantasy strategy RPG. You are the villain - you command disciples, outwit enemies in combat, and shape the fate of the fallen city as you awaken the Dead Gods — Wrath, Desire, and Madness.
CultRoguelikeDark FantasyTurn-Based CombatRogueliteAdventureStrategy RPGAtmosphericLovecraftianDungeon Crawler👍 226
$29.99SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION
Oct 31 · Protocol Games
Both: Dark · Lovecraftian
A 3rd person, fixed-camera survival horror adventure. Fear the Presence, a mysterious entity you cannot fight: stay alert, hide, breathe slowly... Explore cursed places where unseen spirits and lost souls linger in a true horror story for the ages.
Third PersonAction-AdventureSingleplayerStory RichHorrorPsychological HorrorDarkPsychologicalLovecraftianCinematic👍 1,933
$24.99Forgotten Seas
Oct 11 · Pangea Game Studios
Both: Survival
You are lost in the Bermuda Void, where the ocean is endless and dry land precious. Craft your Ship-in-a-Bottle, then experience survival on the high seas. Sail for new land, build camps, hunt for treasures, trade for goods - then defend your ship from dreaded pirates stalking this strange realm!
ActionCo-opPiratesCombatSurvivalSimulationPvEOnline Co-OpBuildingBase Building👍 475
$11.99Ocean Punk
Apr 26 · Infinite Studio
Both: Survival · Exploration
Explore a fantasy ocean-punk world, braving the deep with steam-powered marvels. Discover mysterious underwater treasures, but scarcity and ecological crises test survival. Rise, build, confront foes in this pixel-art ocean survival journey!
Post-apocalypticPiratesColony SimBase BuildingSurvivalSandboxResource ManagementPixel GraphicsAdventureExploration👍 118
FreeSwallow the Sea
Sep 3 · Talia bob Mair, Nicolás Delgado
Both: Exploration · Survival · Dark
You are a lowly egg cell on a journey through a swollen sea of strange and humanoid fish. Prey on smaller life and growing larger and stronger to perhaps someday be born.
ActionFree to PlayAdventureExploration2DCasualSurvivalPixel GraphicsIndieDark
$18.99Shadow Corridor 2 雨ノ四葩
Mar 29 · Space Onigiri Game LLC
Both: Roguelike · Dark
Lost forever in the pitch black! But that's what makes it fun! The vast corridors covered in darkness change with each play. All you can do is run or hide from the frightening Apparitions. Use unique items and Karuta cards with special powers in your desperate search for an escape from the darkness!
HorrorProcedural GenerationStealthRoguelikePsychological HorrorDeckbuildingActionStory RichDarkAdventure👍 855
$24.99NightCry
Mar 28 · Nude Maker
Both: Exploration
NightCry is set on a cruise ship, and you have been invited along for the cruise of a (possibly short) lifetime. While your surroundings are luxurious and the guests are friendly, not everything is as it should be. The guests and the crew start to turn up dead, the victims of some foul murderer.
ExplorationPuzzleFemale ProtagonistPoint & ClickThird PersonHorror3DStealthPsychological HorrorDark Fantasy👍 225
$19.99Dread Delusion
May 14 · Lovely Hellplace
Both: Exploration
Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.
RPGOpen WorldDark FantasyExplorationAdventureFirst-PersonStory RichMagic3DCharacter Customization👍 4,888
$19.99Horizon's Gate
Mar 9 · Rad Codex
Both: Exploration
Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Defeat your enemies on land or at sea in deep but straightforward tactical combat. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal – or sail off in search of your own adventure.
Tactical RPGOpen WorldExplorationSailingTurn-BasedCharacter CustomizationTurn-Based StrategyRPGPixel GraphicsParty-Based RPG👍 1,213
$24.99Stygian: Outer Gods
Apr 14 · Misterial Games
Both: Lovecraftian · Dark
Dive into a hostile world that challenges your very existence, in this survival horror game with RPG elements. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task?
Early AccessChoices MatterLovecraftianSurvival HorrorStory RichHorrorPsychological HorrorAction RPGDarkFPS👍 516
$7.99Stuck In Time
Dec 9 · Housemade Inc.
Both: Exploration
A unique mix of adventure and idle game. Plan and optimise your loops carefully and let the grind happen automatically. Explore this unique world, meet strange characters and escape the loop. A high-quality idle game that elevate the mechanics through an old school pixel-art adventure.
IdlerAdventureExplorationPixel GraphicsRPGIndieRetroSingleplayerDark FantasyTime Management👍 1,019
$14.99Death in the Water 2
Jan 26 · Lighthouse Games Studio
Both: Survival
Dodge and carve your way through swarms of terrifying sea creatures controlled by Death, a vicious giant mind-controlling Kraken that haunts your every move. Scavenge for hidden treasure to unlock weapons, and upgrades to help you in your fight for survival. Every dive reveals a new nightmare.
Survival HorrorUnderwaterAtmosphericScore AttackGun CustomizationSurvivalCharacter CustomizationShoot 'Em UpFPSHunting👍 1,735
$19.99Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Sep 8 · Frictional Games
Both: Dark · Lovecraftian
Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.
HorrorGorePsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorAtmosphericPuzzleFirst-PersonNudityDarkLovecraftian👍 20,429
FreeDESOLATIUM: Prologue
Jun 22 · SUPERLUMEN
Both: Exploration · Lovecraftian
DESOLATIUM: PROLOGUE is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.
ExplorationMysteryPoint & ClickAdventureFirst-PersonVRHorrorLovecraftianDetectiveChoose Your Own Adventure


